Motivation Monday–Running Motivation

Workout Music Monday: Last week for Throwback Thursday I posted Valerie by Amie Winehouse on Facebook. I’m still digging her, but today it’s You Know I’m No Good. It’s not very fast, but I’m not feeling fast today so it works…

I love that quote about the way people treat you being a reflection of themselves! I’m going to share that with my oldest son who is pretty strong but has a couple of kids who say mean things to him a lot (middle school is tough!!).

The quote is really snazzy (“The way people treat you is a statement about who they are as a human being. It is not a statement about who you are”). Entirely correct and it also works perfectly as life advice the other way around “The way you treat people is not a statement about who they are as a human being. It is a statement about who you are”.

I try to meal plan and shop at the beginning of each week, and tonight is baked chicken breast wrapped in turkey bacon and smothered in bbq sauce and provolone with grilled asparagus and baby potatoes! One of my faves and it comes together super quickly.

We just had chorizo tacos for dinner this Sunday…Locally produced chorizo, brown rice, red onions, bell peppers, shredded cheese, and whole wheat tortillas. It’s the first time I made tacos at home (I know…). Sooooo good!

Spaghetti with meat sauce that my sweet, SIL gave to me! Not too many meatless Mondays here; sad to say…

Love both quotes! I’m going to print out the second one. The first one is something close to what I try to play in my brain when I don’t want to run or feel like stopping. Run because I can and be thankful to God for good health and healthy, strong legs…then keep going! 😀

I can’t remember how I stumbled upon your blog, but I love it! I look forward to reading your new post!
I wouldn’t call myself an avid runner (I run when I can), I’ve only done one 1/2 marathon BUT I am signed up for the Nashville Country Music 1/2 marathon. Anywho….your running blog inspires me!

And your 2nd quote spoke to me this week also…been having sort of a rough time at work with people and that quote made me go AHA!

Well the real reason I am writing other than loving your blog, since you run alot, any advice on awesome running sunglasses that won’t really slip and slide all over the place?

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